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Psalm 126:5
Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy.

Isaiah 10:24, 25, 28-34
Therefore, this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: "O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did. . . .

Luke 16:25
But Abraham answered, 'Child, remember that during your lifetime you received your good things, while Lazarus received bad things. But now he is comforted here, while you are left to suffer.

James 5:11
See how blessed we consider those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen the outcome from the Lord. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

the patient

Proverbs 13:10
Arrogance leads only to strife, but wisdom is with the well-advised.

Proverbs 14:29
A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.

Proverbs 15:18
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

Proverbs 16:32
He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.

Proverbs 28:25
A greedy man stirs up strife, but he who trusts in the LORD will prosper.

Luke 21:19
By your patient endurance, you will gain your souls.

Romans 2:7, 8
To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. . . .

Hebrews 10:36
You need to persevere, so that after you have done God's will, you will receive what He has promised.

James 5:8
You too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord's coming is near.

1 Peter 2:20, 21
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. . . .

1 Peter 5:5, 6
Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble." . . .